The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) based at the University of Maryland College Park is currently seeking to hire an Events and Transition Coordinator. START supports research that applies the theories and methods of social science to the study of the human causes and consequences of terrorism and transitions it findings to the homeland security community.
Responsibilities: START seeks a highly motivated individual to handle outreach activities of the center. Reporting to the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for START events, external relations, and publications.
- Events - planning and preparation (work conference services, identify appropriate space, resolve IT needs, prepare materials) and attend all START events
- External relations - handle media calls, post press releases, prepare media guides
- Website maintenance - regular review and update of the START website
- Publications - serve as liaison between content providers and design team to ensure that projects are completed on time, manage supplies and printing of publications
In addition, the candidate must possess high level of customer service and be responsive to customers, faculty and students, and be able to assist with visitors to START.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree, preferably in Communications
- 2 years experience in events planning or public relations
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferences:
- Experience working in a university setting
- Experience with media or public relations
- Experience working with graphic design software programs such as InDesign
- Work or academic experience relevant to terrorism studies and/or homeland security
Salary is commensurate with experience. For more details of this position and to submit applications, please click here. For best consideration, applications should be received by August 15, 2011.
Please note that the University of Maryland, College Park, and START actively subscribe to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.